El Chaltén weather in April
April in El Chaltén: cold, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 22 rainy days.
#8 of 12 months in El Chaltén · #820 of 897 destinations to visit in April · comfort 64/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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El Chaltén climate normals — April
| Daytime high | 8°C / 46°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 3°C / 38°F | |
| Rainfall | 276 mm / 10.9 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 22 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.6 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Snowfall | 118.8 cm / 46.8 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 21 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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El Chaltén in April — FAQ
- Is April a good time to visit El Chaltén?
- April in El Chaltén: cold, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 22 rainy days. It ranks #8 of 12 months for El Chaltén on SeasonMap's comfort score (64/100).
- What is the weather like in El Chaltén in April?
- In April, El Chaltén averages a daily high of 7.6°C and a low of 3.1°C, with about 275.7 mm of rain over roughly 21.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in El Chaltén in April?
- El Chaltén has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 21 in April.
- Does it snow in El Chaltén in April?
- El Chaltén sees roughly 118.8 cm of snowfall in April.